Paint Shop Inspector

Background

No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

With innovation at the core of all we do, every challenge starts with the same question. How can we do it better? This restless spirit runs right through McLaren Automotive. And the search for perfection is evident in everything we do.

 

Purpose of Role

The role will work as part of a small, multi-functional team split across a 2-shift operation on a 1-week rotation, reporting to a Paint Team Leader.

 

Principal Accountabilities

  • Understand and follow detailed work instructions relating to the painting of vehicles
  • Ensure that all station operations on each vehicle are completed to the required quality standard
  • Ensure that all operations are completed to the required timescale
  • Work as part of a team on the definition and solution of problems that may be affecting the quality, cost productivity of the vehicles being produced
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities as requested
  • Understand and adhere to the McLaren Values and help grow the Automotive Brand.
  • Preparing paint spraying equipment
  • Mixing paints to the right colour and consistency
  • Applying several coats to the car, including primers, colours
  • Maintaining and cleaning equipment
  • Storing paints in the correct conditions.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Experience of working within an automotive environment would be an advantage.
  • Prior experience of working as part of a team is desirable
  • Prior experience of working to timescales would be advantageous
  • Previous Quality focused experience with meticulous attention to detail would be an advantage.
  • Prior experience with Undertaking the exterior polishing of vehicles using the correct materials and tools would be an advantage.
  • Previous experience with Inspecting finished vehicles to ensure no defects, perfect finish every time would be advantageous
  • Prior experience in Flattening, polishing, and touching up is desired.
  • Maintaining and cleaning equipment.
  • Ensure there are no defects on work produced

 

Personal Attributes

  • An excellent team player who both supports and challenges where appropriate in a constructive manner.
  • Is a passionate advocate of the McLaren brand
  • Resilient and confident.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced high-pressured environment.
  • Results focused and actively seeks to measure their performance and impact on the business.
  • The candidate must be enthusiastic, self-motivated